I. PURPOSE

To provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees; and to comply with applicable requirements of Federal Statutes and Executive Orders.

II. SCOPE

This policy applies to all applicants and employees of Shelby County Schools.

III. POLICY STATEMENT

Shelby County Schools shall not discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, creed, age, disability, national origin, or genetic information in compliance with state/federal law. The District shall promote equal opportunities through vigorous recruiting practices as an integral part of Shelby County Schools' personnel policy and practice in the employment, development, advancement and treatment of employees and applicants of Shelby County Schools.

Shelby County Schools shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, creed, age, disability, national origin, or genetic information discriminate against any qualified individual with respect to the employment relationship, including job application procedures, hiring, advancement, compensation, job training and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

Violations of this policy shall be reported to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources or if it is alleged that the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources violated this policy, the notification of violation should be reported to the Superintendent.

IV. RESPONSIBILITY

1. The Superintendent (or designee) is responsible for ensuring compliance with this policy.

2. The Superintendent is responsible for determining if this policy is followed.